Do you know Back To The City? The biggest hip-hop festival on the continent? Yes, it’s official — the R10k Challenge returns, bigger, louder, and with even higher stakes. If you’ve ever dreamed of turning your bars or beats into a breakthrough moment, this is your shot.
R10 000 in cash. R10 000 in prizes. 2 winners. 1 massive stage. And it all goes down at Back To The City Festival 2025 — Africa’s biggest hip-hop festival.
But that’s not all. Winners will also secure:
A slot on the 2026 Back To The City Festival lineup
Studio time at The South African Hip-Hop Museum
And the ultimate cosign from some of the game’s elite
This year’s judges panel is stacked with industry heavyweights: Reason, Ms Cosmo, and MashBeatz. Whether you’re an MC ready to spit your 16 or a producer ready to drop the hottest beat, they’ll be watching — and listening.
How to enter:
📆 Submissions open from 6 August to 20 August
📲 WhatsApp your entry to: 061 256 6962
🌐 More details: backtothecityfestival.com
🎤 8 MCs
🎹 8 Producers
🔥 2 Champions
The R10k Challenge has launched countless careers — now it’s your turn. Do you have what it takes to own the moment?
Step up. Show out. Secure your spot. The R10k Challenge 2025 starts now.